Chain link newer VL 6 lilo to point to the version/s desiredNote that the name of compressed kernel "vmlinuz" is optionalAll you really care is, whatever chosen readily shows which is what)And most importantly *where*

Yes , we are on same page now (By your description - you now cannot boot VL6 ?)

If so, using 5.8 run #fdisk -l See if it picks up all devices--------------------------------------------------------------------Background:The original 5.8 @ install detected other O/systems VL 6 should have ( E.G. Why are there no other O/systems listed in VL6 lilo file ?)

@ Install's (create loader step) Vector should have notified what the probe found, offered to add other O/systems to lilo

Did you run the (lilo *test*) w/any Linux version to confirm optionsWas either VL version a live cd or just an ISO to install

If not detected properly, (since an install probes all devices~ ) If probes are faulty, *Any Linux* version can be edited to include as desired then installed wherever wanted

Option - can supply data to build your own lilo boot-floppy, which does not touch the Mbr

IMO - grub is the best choice for multiple boot users Suggetion ~ take time out, download such as:

Reiterated - EITHER version can be configured to create a /etc/lilo.conf fileThe installer offered options after which, if lilo.conf is not current to later installs, device modifications;The sys-admin (root user) must manually edit events

Then running /sbin/lilo install it ---via parsing that configuration file content -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do NOT be afraid to play around w/system ~ unlike Windows, *anything* is repairable

Relying on a distribution variant's peculiarities as a "quickest " solution_ Is a personal decisionAs such, we all make choices THAT is OUR RIGHTUnder FOSS, when that works, great - but - what has then been learned ?

It is often stated Linux "should-be" a glitch-free out_of_the_box experienceIs Mac/Windows - none are perfectDevelopers are hard pressed to meet *demands* and only humanWe all make mistakes - experienced or new-userOnly non-configurable embedded versions (if/when they meet needs) come closest

Wasted time - when is learning anything new not worthy of it

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